Monthly Archives: August 2024

Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken (1991) Rated G

Posted on August 21, 2024 by laurarachel4

A teenage girl dreams of becoming a horse jumper at the fair. Based on a true story. Starring Gabrielle Anwar, Michael Schoeffling, and Cliff Robertson. This was one of my favorite films as a child. The story revolves around a … Continue reading →

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The Fast and the Furious (2001) Rated PG-13

Posted on August 20, 2024 by laurarachel4

 Brian O’Connor a Los Angeles police officer goes undercover to end street racing. Starring Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, and Michelle Rodriguez. I was never really impressed with this film, and I was surprised that it turned into a franchise. The … Continue reading →

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New This Week on DVD, August 20, 2024

Posted on August 20, 2024 by laurarachel4

   Goodbye, Hello (NR) Nate Ryan returns home to Bundy Canyon to visit his dying father. With the help of Amal, a compulsively unfiltered hospice nurse, Nate opens old wounds in an attempt to make peace with his incredibly unpeaceful … Continue reading →

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What Lies Beneath (2000) Rated PG-13

Posted on August 19, 2024 by laurarachel4

A woman believes her lakeside home is haunted or she is losing her mind. Starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Katharine Towne, and Miranda Otto. This film brings back the old-style horror films. Pfeiffer and Harrison Ford star as the couple on the … Continue reading →

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The Curse of Frankenstein (1957) Rated NR

Posted on August 18, 2024 by laurarachel4

Baron Victor Frankenstein is accused of murder and while he is waiting for his execution, he tells the story of the creature he built and brought to life. Based on the book by Mary Shelley. Starring Peter Cushing, Hazel Court, … Continue reading →

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Valor (CW) Rated TV-14

Posted on August 16, 2024 by laurarachel4

An elite team of helicopter pilots serves on an Army base, and a mission goes wrong. Starring Christina Ochoa, Matt Barr, and Charlie Barnett. This show is just poorly written, and then it tries to be more like a soap … Continue reading →

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New This Week in Theaters, August 15, 2024

Posted on August 15, 2024 by laurarachel4

   Alien: Romulus (R)Opens on Friday, July 12thStarring: Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form … Continue reading →

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Sweet Autumn (2020) Rated TV-G

Posted on August 15, 2024 by laurarachel4

 Aunt Dee has left her candy shop to her niece and a maple farmer. Now they have to come together to find a common ground to work together. Starring Nikki Deloach, Andrew W. Walker, and Daina Leitold.  I do enjoy … Continue reading →

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The Collection (PBS) Rated TV-MA

Posted on August 14, 2024 by laurarachel4

Two brothers clash with the rise their fashion business in post war France. Starring Richard Coyle, Mamie Gummer, and Tom Riley. This show weaves family dynamics between the two brothers in their personal and professional lives as they strive to … Continue reading →

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Sweet Mountain Christmas (2019) Rated TV-G

Posted on August 13, 2024 by laurarachel4

 A country music star returns home and reconnects with an old boyfriend. Starring Megan Hilty, Marcus Rosner, and Teryl Rothery.  This is a typical Christmas romance movie. I thought it was cute. Megan Hilty was perfect for the country music … Continue reading →

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